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5 Infused Ice Cocktail Pairings for Summer Upgrade your cocktail game with infused ice cubes that release delicious flavors. Here are five must-try pairings: 1. Vodka Tonic & Thyme + Grapefruit Juice Cubes - Fresh thyme and grapefruit elevate the classic vodka tonic. 2. The Birds and The Bees & Marigold Petal + Coconut Milk Cubes - Gin, chamomile, and lemon combined with marigold and coconut milk. 3. Mojito & Lime + Mint Cubes - Keep your mojito bright and fresh with lime and mint cubes. 4. Tequila Spritzer & Cranberry + Rosemary Cubes - Tequila, club soda, and lime enhanced with cranberry and rosemary. 5. Lemon Margarita & Blue Pea Flower Tea Cubes - A color-changing lemon margarita with blue pea flower tea ice cubes. #CocktailInspiration #SummerDrinks #InfusedIce #MixologyMagic #DrinkUp

Time for a vintage winter warmer to add to your holiday repteoire? Amongst the most popular gin drinks during London’s winter of 1822, Gin Twist was immortalised in a 149-line poem as well as in several shorter poems published in London newspapers. It was a remarkably simple drink made with gin, sugar, water, lemon juice and a lemon twist garnish to prove the concoction was made with fresh lemon juice—a true luxury back then, the Gin Twist still offers a superior drink today. Ingredients: 50 ml gin 25 ml simple syrup (or a tablespoon of white sugar) 25 ml fresh lemon juice 75-100ml boiling water Method: Combine ingredients in a teacup or Irish coffee mug. Stir. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Watermelon Vodka Cocktail Ingredients: * 1 small watermelon, scooped out * 1 1/2 oz felene vodka * seltzer water * 1/4 oz fresh lime juice * 1/4 oz Agave * Ice * Lime wedges for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the top off the watermelon and scoop out the flesh. Set aside the scooped-out watermelon flesh and juice in a bowl. 2. Muddle the Watermelon: In a large bowl or pitcher, muddle the watermelon flesh to release the juices. You can use a muddler or the back of a spoon. 3. Mix the Ingredients: Add felene vodka, Agave and fresh lime juice to the muddled watermelon. Stir well to combine. 4. Serve: Fill the hollowed-out watermelon with the mixture. Add ice cubes to chill the drink. * Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing summer cocktail!

Tully Zinger Are you in the mood for a delicious drink that also has some kick? The Tully Zinger has you covered! This lively combination of whiskey, citrus and spicy ginger is the right drink for any time but especially now as we are heading into the weekend. Either you are throwing a party or just relaxing after the long week, this cocktail will definitely amaze everyone. Ingredients: • 1.5 oz Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey • 1 oz lemon juice • 1 oz simple syrup • 2-3 oz ginger beer • Mint Sprig Instructions: 1. Fill the shaker with ice and then add Tullamore Dew lemon juice, and simple syrup. 2. Shake well and then pour into a glass with ice. 3. Add ginger beer to the top and stir it a little bit. 4. Add to the top a lemon wheel and fresh mint sprig.

🥤✨ Carbonated drinks aren’t just for sipping solo—they make AMAZING mixers! Here are some fan-favorite bubbly beverages and the best spirits to pair them with: 1. Coca-Cola + Whiskey: A classic combination that’s smooth, sweet, and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a no-fuss cocktail night. 🥃 2. Ginger Ale + Vodka: Crisp and refreshing with a subtle hint of ginger spice. Add a splash of lime juice for an extra zing! 3. Sprite + Tequila: Light, sweet, and citrusy! Add a pinch of salt and a lime wedge to turn it into a simple margarita-inspired drink. 🍋 4. Tonic Water + Gin: A timeless favorite. Garnish with a slice of cucumber or a sprig of rosemary for a fancy twist. 5. Club Soda + Rum: For those who like to keep it low-calorie but still bubbly! Add fresh mint and lime for a refreshing mojito vibe. 🌿 6. Root Beer + Spiced Rum: A grown-up twist on the classic root beer float. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling indulgent! 🍦 Which of these bubbly concoctions is your go-to, or do you have a unique mixer combo we NEED to try? Drop it in the comments! 💬👇 #CocktailMixers #CarbonatedCocktails #Drinkspiration #FizzAndSip #BubblyDrinks #MixologyMagic

VODKA PARTY PUNCH 🎉🍾 Ingredients: 2 cups Vodka 2 cups Hawaiian Punch or fruit punch 2 cups Ginger Ale 2 cups Pineapple Juice 1/2 cup Orange Juice ice Instructions: 1. Mix vodka, Hawaiian Punch, pineapple juice, Ginger Ale and orange juice together in a pitcher. 2. Add 1 sliced orange and 1 sliced lemon, stir to combine. 3. Add crushed ice to glasses and top with punch. 4. If making ahead chill the pitcher of punch until serving. 5. To freeze, place in a zip top baggie and freeze up to 3 months. Serve as a slushie or thawed.

The Salty Dog is a refreshing cocktail that’s simple to make and perfect for warm weather. Here’s how you can make one: 🥵 ### Ingredients: - 2 ounces gin or vodka (vodka is more commonly used) - 4 ounces grapefruit juice (preferably fresh-squeezed) - Salt for rimming the glass - Ice - Optional: a slice of grapefruit for garnish ### Instructions: 1. **Prepare the Glass:** Moisten the rim of a glass with a slice of grapefruit or water. Dip the rim in salt to coat it. 2. **Mix the Drink:** Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the gin or vodka and then the grapefruit juice. 3. **Stir and Serve:** Stir the drink to combine. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit if desired. Enjoy your Salty Dog! It’s a tart, salty, and refreshing cocktail that’s easy to make. #SaltyDogCocktail #Dubai 🇦🇪 #United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 #Min Thuh 🇦🇪 #Thuh Thuh 🇦🇪 #JP Wazz 🇦🇪I

Cranberry Vodka Spritz This cocktail combines the tartness of cranberry with the fizz of soda water for a refreshing aperitif. Ingredients: * 2 oz felene vodka * 3 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened) * 2 oz soda water * Garnish: Fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary Instructions: 1. Fill a glass with ice. 2. Add felene vodka and cranberry juice. 3. Top with soda water and stir gently. 4. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary. Calories: 120
Sugar: 3g

A delightful mix that balances tart and sweet for those cozy autumn evenings. 🍂🍹  🍹 Cranberry Cobbler Glass: Chilled rocks glass 🌿 Ingredients: Dry Gin: 60 ml Fortified Wine: 20 ml Cranberry Syrup: 15 ml Cranberries: Muddled (4 for the drink, 3 for garnish) Citrus: 1 lemon wedge and 1 orange wheel, muddled Garnish: Mint sprig 🥂 Method: Muddle: In a chilled glass, muddle 4 cranberries, a lemon wedge, and an orange wheel. Mix: Add 60 ml gin, 20 ml fortified wine, and 15 ml cranberry syrup. Shake: Combine all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Strain: Pour into the chilled glass filled with pebble ice. Garnish: Add 3 cranberries and a mint sprig. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have fancy pebble ice, you can smash regular cubes by wrapping them in a tea towel and smashing them with a rolling pin, just be careful not to have too much fun and smashing them too much ;) Suggested Australian Spirits  For dry Gin - @square1gin Big Red Gin #yourbaryourway #FallCocktails #CranberryDelight #AsutralianSpirits